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You really need to study for one of your classes, but you’re in agony and incredibly bored just thinking about it. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Students often want to study the subjects of their choice—their chosen major—but what about all of the additional classes? Those topics can seem unnecessary, but they are still important for …

The statistics on college dropouts are alarming—about 45% of students who enroll in college drop out without graduating. That’s a scary thought, especially when you consider the expenses they would have incurred towards for the terms completed. College tuition is expensive. For most students, the only way to afford a college education is by taking …

As you’ll soon find out, the workload at college and university is much heavier than what many people are used to. Each class will have tests, exams, and assignments due, and it’s up to you to stay on top of it all. Managing your time effectively is one of the best skills you can have …

For most college students, nothing beats the joy and excitement of receiving care packages from home. It shows them that their family back home is thinking of them and gives them the feeling of renewed support and encouragement. So what should you include in the care package for your freshman? These few ideas can help. …

There comes a time when you have to put aside everything you have been doing and weigh your college grades. Some people find it difficult to improve on their current track record while other don’t need to because they have good results or low aspirations. But how can you improve the score you have before …

The inability to communicate everyday and share the many little things that happened to you is one of the most difficult things about attending college far from home. But heading off to college does not necessarily have to mean cutting off all communication completely. Fortunately, we live in an age where communicating with anyone in …

This past May, I graduated college after four years of working hard, barely working, and everything in between. My younger brother is heading into his sophomore year of college, and several friends and family have kids heading away for the first time, ready to tackle their freshman year with gusto. I can’t help but put …

Saying goodbye to your college-going child can be hard. The feeling of loss can be overpowering, blurring out the feeling of exciting and happiness for what lies ahead for your student. While each parent deals with their roller coaster of emotions differently, there are a few things you can do to help ease the intensity …

Towards the end of summer it is time to start making your list of things that you need to take with you to college. Do you have your list ready yet? Don’t wait for last minute to start working on that list and buying the things you need. Those last few days will fly by …

Freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can raise our stress levels tremendously. …